Wealthy apple praised and silo cement hailed in farm notes
The article extols the Wealthy apple as superior in flavor production and versatility. It declares cement silos cheap durable and likely to dominate future silo construction. It advises on farm practice including crop seeds timing post timber cutting July or August and when to harvest clover seed. It highlights skim milk as a valuable protein source for young farm animals and cautions against feeding it to mature stock while young livestock need it.
Cooperative farming contrasts in dairy and beef profitability
The article argues dairy cow systems and butter imports shape farming economics, noting Denmark and England trade, limited sales potential for butter, and mixed success of cooperative ventures in insurance creameries and grain. It also asserts dairy progeny rarely pay as beef and discusses road maintenance reluctance and wagon technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Denmark
County Mutual Insurance Company
Western Canada wheat lands promise vast yields and cheap land
The piece argues for favorable taxes on narrow tired wagons and discusses Canada’s western lands as an agricultural empire. It claims soils and climate support record crops of wheat barley oats and flax, with yields and land prices that lure rural residents from the central western states. The first crop could pay land and production costs, driving migration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Brother to the Ox in America’s Labor Market
The piece contrasts American wages for unskilled diggers at $1.75 to $2 per day with Bohemian pay, noting better living conditions and schooling in the United States. It suggests future generations will outpace this early worker, whose lineage may become a noted ancestor in a century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shovel Brigade
Bohemia
Markham
Household Hints and a Jefferson County Sheriff sale notice
Household hints include recipes for hot chopped cabbage and cinnamon buns with method and measurements for dairy, fruit, and vegetable dishes. The court notice from Iowa state court in Jefferson County lists a real estate levy against E J Wallick and others, with sale of Lot 4, Block 15 in Henn Williams addition, Fairfield, to cover a debt of 1601 dollars and 7 cents plus costs, scheduled for November 2, 1905 at 2 p.m. at the courthouse front door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Sarah B. Simmons
E. J. Wallick
M. C. Wallick
O. W. Hoskins
Josie Hoskins
Iowa
Henn, Williams & Company
Fairfield
Modern Chautauqua blends recreation and learning
The piece contrasts a street carnival with the modern Chautauqua, praising its healthy mix of recreation and instruction. It notes these events often pay for themselves and sometimes leave a surplus to fund a repeat Chautauqua next year.
Sheriff’s Sale Notice Under Special Execution
Notice states a special execution from the district directs a sheriff to proceed with a sale. Further details such as date, location, party names, and terms are not readable in the fragment.
Notice of Application for Permit in Jefferson County
In the District Court of Iowa Jefferson County the application of Frank S Shriner a registered Pharmacist for a permit to buy keep and sell intoxicating liquor is on file. The hearing will be held at Fairfield November term beginning November 27 1905. Frank S Shriner Applicant. 31 31
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Jefferson County
Frank S. Shriner
Fairfield
County of
Jefferson
County of Jefferson
Town
Administrator's Final Notice in Jefferson County Iowa
State of Iowa Jefferson County heirs at law of Kenagranda Hook deceased and all interested parties are notified that on or before November 16 1905 the final report of Frank Pacha as administrator of said estate will be filed in the District Court clerk's office in Jefferson County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Jefferson County
Kenagranda Hook
District Court
Iowa
Frank Pacha
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